We always look forward to the first Thursday in December, when the President’s Park in front of the White House becomes a sea of red, green, and gold under the glow of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Custom printed ribbons play a starring role in this beloved tradition, and we love seeing how custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons bring the entire spectacle to life. Custom printed ribbons and the national Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the White House go hand in hand.
From the moment the gates open, custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons are everywhere. Wide satin custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons wrap the official podium, while narrower custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons tie the thousands of hand-made ornaments that volunteers hang on the 30-foot Colorado blue spruce. The Pathway of Peace – fifty-six smaller state and territory trees – is encircled with shimmering custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons in every state color combination. Even the velvet ropes that guide the VIPs are finished with custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons bearing the official seal of the event.
The program itself is pure magic. We gather on the Ellipse as the sky darkens, clutching warm cocoa while military bands play carols. Custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons mark the seats of honor for Gold Star families and first responders. The host (often a beloved television personality) steps forward beneath an arch draped in custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons, then introduces a lineup of Grammy-winning artists, Broadway stars, and the inevitable children’s choir that makes everyone tear up. When the countdown begins, the First Family stands behind a giant ceremonial switch wrapped in – you guessed it – gleaming custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons. At “three… two… one…,” the switch is thrown, and fifty thousand LED lights burst across the tree in waves of red, white, and green. The crowd erupts, fireworks bloom overhead, and for a moment the entire country feels connected.
Behind the scenes, CeremonialSupplies.com proudly supplies many of the ceremonial props and accessories that make evening ceremonies flawless. Our premium-crafted groundbreaking shovels with polished cherry handles and gold-plated blades are ready for the tree’s planting ceremony, while our grand opening ribbons – available in satin and grosgrain from 1.5" to 12" extra-wide – become the custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons that dazzle on camera. Event carpet in presidential blue, Christmas red, or emerald green, line the walkways, and our self-standing military flags snap smartly in the breeze alongside embroidered logo clothing worn by staff and personnel in attendance. Branded tablecloths and chair covers dress the reception tents, and stanchions with velvet rope keep everything elegant and orderly. From wedding and birthday ribbon decorations to complete ceremonial kits, CeremonialSupplies.com truly offers every decoration essential and prop an event like this could need.
As the final notes of “O Holy Night” fade and the cameras pull back for the wide shot of the glowing tree framed by the White House, we can’t help but smile at the perfect bows of custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons fluttering in the December air. It’s the official start of the season, and it simply wouldn’t be the same without them. We invite you to bring that same level of tradition and polish to your own celebrations. Visit CeremonialSupplies.com, hop on our online chat, or click here for a quote today – let our custom ribbons and Christmas decoration ribbons make your own Christmas tree lighting tradition become unforgettable.